Controls Engineer I (Nights)
Baxter · Marion, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $76k–$105k
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Baxter (medical devices) in Marion, NC. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
- Tools it names
- Lean, CAPA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $76k–$105k
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $108k–$154k. This one lists $76k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 35 controls engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 34 other live controls postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- About 34% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $112k–$162k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 83%
- ✓ PLC 69%
- ✓ Robotics 40%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 34%
- ✓ AutoCAD 23%
- MES 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Baxter
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This plant: Baxter in Marion
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Full description from BaxterAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your role at Baxter
This is where your expertise helps people
You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions.
Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Controls Engineer I, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.
This is a night shift position.
Your team
We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.
Our Engineering team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.
When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.
As a Controls Engineer I, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.
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This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
What you'll be doing
- •Develops or participates in the development of solutions to problems specific to assigned project
- •Participates in continuous improvement projects
- •Works with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues
- •Writes and/or implements, and reports on validation activities
- •Designs and performs routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results
- •Performs engineering studies on new equipment to determine accurate settings, control points, etc. including data capturing during start up and test batches
- •Initiates new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project
- •Performs NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks
- •Lead and complete change control activities related to equipment
- •Performs work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
- •Interprets, implements, and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate
- •Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems as required
- •Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems
- •Coordinate with multi-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines
- •The person in this position needs to frequently move between the office and the production floor
- •Must be able to work in a clean room environment without daylight / windows
- •Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to access machinery
What you will bring
- •BS in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
- •Experience in a regulated industry is a plus
- •Strong accountability and ownership
- •Strong leadership and project management skills
- •Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing
- •Technical Software Skills Preferred:
- •PLC- Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs
- •HMI- Allen-Bradley Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB
- •Electrical- Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics.
- •Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- •Robotics (preferred)- Fanuc, Yaskawa, Staubli
- •Vision Systems (preferred)- Cognex, Keyence
- •Programming (Bonus)- C#, C++, VB, SQL Server
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